Some Observations about PAP candidates

From recent observations from the media, PAP aspiring new candidates can broadly be categorised to come from the following segments of the population:-

1) Civil Service/SAF
2) NTUC
3) Banker
4) Lawyers
5) Doctors

I would like to make a few comments on the composition of such a makeup

1) Most of them do not have experience working for the private enterprises where more often than not, careers are not smooth sailing and subjected to the twist and turn of the market.

2) There are no enterpreneurs in the group as it is often the case. PAP seems to have difficulty engaging the most unorthodox and creative segment of the population

3) For most of them, their work exposure are mainly in Singapore so they are often lacking the ability to understand how things tick outside Singapore

4) For some of them, it could even be suspected that they are joining the PAP to enhance their careers.

5) Most important of all, the selection fall way short of representing the entire populace

By throwing up this sort of people after the supposedly intricate and meticulous selection process, I think the PAP is not regenerating itself with the vigour and passion that is required if it is to lead Singapore forward onto more uncertain terrain.

On the contrary, the opposition has in this coming election been able to come up with some passionate and inspiring people who have chosen to tread the less down-trodden path.

Unlike the past, the opposition has close up the gaps and in some ways outshone the PAP in terms of the potential candidates that they throw up for GE2011.